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Congratulations to Rhemy Sauter and SHR Work Of Art “Casper” on an outstanding performance at the APHA World Championshi...
06/23/2026

Congratulations to Rhemy Sauter and SHR Work Of Art “Casper” on an outstanding performance at the APHA World Championship Show, earning 6th in the World in Novice Amateur Reining! 🌎🏆

Casper, sired by SHR QTs DiamondCutter, was bred right here at Secret Hills Ranch and purchased by Rhemy as a weanling. Watching this team grow together and achieve success on the world stage is incredibly rewarding for all of us.

Rhemy, thank you for your unwavering support of Secret Hills Ranch over the years. Your dedication to Casper, commitment to your horsemanship, and belief in our breeding program mean more than words can express. There are few things more special than seeing a horse you’ve believed in from the very beginning develop into a World Show finalist and Top Ten competitor.

We couldn’t be more proud of both of you. Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment and a well-earned Top Ten World Championship finish! We are honored to have you representing the SHR family and look forward to cheering you on for many years to come.

❤️ Congratulations, Rhemy and Casper!

What a way to kick off the APHA World Show! 🎉Congratulations to SHR Sotally Tober “Flo” and Kaity Sotomayor on earning a...
06/23/2026

What a way to kick off the APHA World Show! 🎉

Congratulations to SHR Sotally Tober “Flo” and Kaity Sotomayor on earning a Top Ten World Championship in Senior Reining, finishing 8th in the world! We are incredibly proud of this talented mare and the hard work, dedication, and horsemanship that Kaity brings to her every day. What an accomplishment on the world’s biggest stage!

We also want to give a special shoutout to Matt Sotomayor and Flo. They put together a beautiful run in the Novice Amateur Reining, showing just how talented this mare truly is. Unfortunately, an accidental fifth spin resulted in a 0 score, ending their shot at the placings. That’s the nature of reining sometimes—but the quality of the run and the partnership they showed in the pen did not go unnoticed.

We’re so proud of our SHR team and can’t wait to see what the rest of the World Show brings. Good luck to everyone still competing! ❤️🏆

Spa days are the best! Cutter loves his girls! ❤️❤️❤️
06/22/2026

Spa days are the best! Cutter loves his girls! ❤️❤️❤️

As the sun sets on our 2026 breeding season, we’re feeling incredibly grateful.Our final 4 final official collection day...
06/21/2026

As the sun sets on our 2026 breeding season, we’re feeling incredibly grateful.

Our final 4 final official collection days will be:
June 22, June 24, June 26, and June 29

After that, we will be transitioning out of the regular season schedule. Collections can still be arranged post-season with mutual planning and advance coordination.

Please note: we will be out of town on a family vacation July 8–18, and no collections will be available during that time.

This photo—taken with Cutter trotting toward the camera in the evening light—felt like the perfect reflection of this moment in time. The season has been full of growth, success, and so many foals we are truly proud of. We are deeply thankful to every customer who trusted us this year, supported our program, and helped make the 2026 season what it has been.

A special thank you from all of us at Secret Hills Ranch. We don’t take a single shipment, foal, or mare entrusted to us for granted.

We’re looking forward to what comes next.

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We wanted to take a moment to wish the very best of luck to our incredible trainer, Kaity Sotomayor, her husband Matt So...
06/20/2026

We wanted to take a moment to wish the very best of luck to our incredible trainer, Kaity Sotomayor, her husband Matt Sotomayor, and the horses carrying the Secret Hills Ranch name into the pen at the APHA World Championships.

Good luck to SHR Sotally Tober “Flo,” SHR Cookie Cutter “Arya,” and SHROhThePossibilities “Classy,” and lastly, SHR Electric Smoke “Ellie” owned by the Sotomayor’s. These girls have worked hard, and we couldn’t be more proud to watch their journeys continue under Kaity’s guidance.

And to any other SHR-bred horses, SHR babies, or offspring of SHR QTs DiamondCutter, Diamond Tari, and The Sweet Spot that may be heading to this show—we wish you the very best of luck as well. Whether you’re chasing a World Championship, stepping into the pen for the first time, or simply enjoying the journey, we’re proud to see our horses and bloodlines represented by so many talented exhibitors and families.

Kaity and Matt, thank you for everything you do—not only for our horses, but for our family, our clients, and our program. Your dedication, long hours, patience, and commitment to bringing out the best in every horse never go unnoticed. We are grateful to have you as part of the Secret Hills Ranch team and even more grateful to call you friends.

Safe travels, good rides, and most importantly, enjoy every moment. We’ll be cheering for all of you and can’t wait to see what this team accomplishes.

Good luck, Flo, Arya, Classy, Ellie, Kaity, and Matt—we are proud of every one of you. ❤️

06/12/2026

👑 All Hail the Queen. 👑

Meet Flo — SHR Sotally Tober.

A second-generation SHR mare, sired by SHR QTs DiamondCutter and out of Gunna Get Trashed, Flo is the definition of versatility. Homegrown, home-raised, and trained from the very beginning by Kaity Sotomayor, she continues to prove exactly what she was bred to do.

✔️ Reining
✔️ Cow Horse
✔️ Ranch Events
✔️ And now… Roping

No matter the arena, Flo steps up to the challenge with style, talent, and a work ethic that’s impossible to ignore.

The Queen doesn’t just wear the crown. She continues to prove that versatility isn’t just a myth!

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to one of the most memorable show seasons of Cutter’s career.In 2021, SHR QTs DiamondCutter stepped into the APHA Worl...
06/11/2026

to one of the most memorable show seasons of Cutter’s career.

In 2021, SHR QTs DiamondCutter stepped into the APHA World Show and proved that true versatility is about showing up, no matter the class. Reining, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Rail, Ranch Pleasure, Halter—you name it, he was there and with 3 different riders, too.

🏆 World Champion
🥈 Reserve World Champion
🥉 Bronze World Champion
⭐ 8x Top 5 World Champion
⭐ 4x Top 10 World Champion

What makes me most proud isn’t the titles—it’s the consistency. Through huge, highly competitive classes, Cutter never finished outside the Top 10. Whether he was sliding in the reining pen or cruising through the ranch events, he showed the same heart, talent, and willingness every time he walked through the gate.

This horse has always been the definition of versatility, and today he’s passing those same qualities on to his foals.

Still one of my favorite backdrop photos. ❤️

When it comes to shipping semen, every detail matters.That’s why every Equitainer we send out is thoroughly cleaned and ...
06/10/2026

When it comes to shipping semen, every detail matters.

That’s why every Equitainer we send out is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between shipments using 99.9% alcohol to help prevent cross-contamination and ensure each container arrives clean and ready for use. Biosecurity isn’t something we take lightly—it’s part of our commitment to providing the highest quality service possible.

We also continue to choose Equitainers over the cardboard shipping systems that have become increasingly common throughout the industry. While cardboard boxes may be convenient, Equitainers have a long-standing reputation for superior temperature stability and protection during transit. Their insulated design helps maintain a more consistent environment for the shipment, giving semen the best possible chance to arrive in optimal condition.

For us, it’s about more than simply getting a package from Point A to Point B. It’s about protecting the quality of every shipment, maximizing viability upon arrival, and giving breeders the confidence that their investment is being handled with the care it deserves.

Clean. Reliable. Proven.

06/08/2026

Power. Presence. Proven Results.

SHR QTs DiamondCutter consistently produces the kind of horses that get noticed—athletic, trainable, eye-catching foals with the talent to perform and the minds to excel.

His offspring have earned:
🏆 NRHA, NRCHA & Ranch money earners
🏆 World, Reserve World, Bronze, Top 5 & Top 10 World Champions
🏆 National, Reserve National, Top 5 & Top 10 National Champions
🏆 Futurity Champions
🏆 NRHA Lawson trophies, buckles & plaques
🏆 APHA ROM earners & point leaders
🏆 Year-End & High Point Champions

100% color guaranteed, Cutter adds chrome without sacrificing function, consistently passing on conformation, movement, stop, and willingness.

TT, EE nCr, Aa • 8-Panel N/N

For breeders focused on reining, ranch versatility, and cowhorse performance, Cutter continues to prove that great horses are built from the ground up.

🌐 www.Secret Hills Ranch⁠.com

06/05/2026

One of the first lessons our foals learn is how to give to pressure and accept handling in a calm, confident way.

In this video, I’m demonstrating how I catch a young foal and introduce a butt rope to help teach them to move forward without creating a pulling match. The goal isn’t restraint—it’s communication. By encouraging the foal to step forward and release to pressure, we’re laying the foundation for leading, tying, farrier work, veterinary care, and so much more down the road.

Every foal is different, and there are many effective ways to approach halter breaking. This is simply a method that has worked well for me over the years with hundreds of foals.

As always, prioritize safety for both horse and handler, work within your experience level, and adjust your approach to fit the individual foal in front of you.

Halter & lead rope from:
The Horse Education Company
www.horseeducation.com

C**t is sired by SHR QTs DiamondCutter, out of My Final Alibi.

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